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The Most Walkable Cities in the US, Ranked
Seattle is the fourth most walkable city in America, according to a new report from Smart Growth America. The rankings were drawn from two databases

A Critical Convergence of Expertise in Seattle’s Biotech Ecosystem
Life science companies Prevencio, Adaptive Biotechnologies (Adaptive) and Bristol-Myers Squibb are spearheading some of Washington state’s major innovations in life science and biotechnology. Kirkland-based Prevencio

Listen: How Omeros Fosters a Connection with the Patient
As the Director of Advocacy and Patient Reimbursement Services at Omeros Corporation, Karin Mitchell says she has the “happiest job.” Patient well-being is at the

Seattle startup Parse Biosciences acquires data analysis software company Biomage
Seattle-based biotech startup Parse Biosciences acquired Biomage, a software development company that analyzes data of single-cell RNA. The deal will support Parse Biosciences’ research of

3 execs on why Seattle’s economy is equitable and inclusive for women in business
Three executives discussed the inclusivity and supportiveness of Seattle’s economy as it pertains to women in business. Seattle, which holds significant female involvement across government

Why Greater Seattle is a top place for innovation in health care and life sciences
Seattle-based Swedish Health Services (Swedish) completed its 500th MitraClip procedure nearly one year ago, and the 10-year program is now one of the top five

Univ. of Washington set to break ground on 69-acre redevelopment to create Seattle innovation hub
The University of Washington plans to begin construction this year on its Brightwork building as part of its Portage Bay Crossing redevelopment program. The building,

AGC Biologics to build new government-funded $350M Japanese facility
Seattle-based biotech company AGC Biologics announced that it will be adding a new preclinical and commercial manufacturing facility to its Yokohama Technical Center in Japan.

NextGen Class of 2024: Top Life Sciences Startups to Watch This Year
Seattle-based companies Bonum Therapeutics and Cajal Neuroscience are among BioSpace’s life science startups to watch in 2024. BioSpace’s NextGen Class of 2024 identified this year’s

Addiction treatment company Proniras raises $4.6M, filing shows
Proniras Corporation, a biotech company based in Seattle, raised $4.6 million in funding and is seeking nearly $8 million more, according to a recent SEC

VC investments slowed in 2023, but these Pacific Northwest startups still raised sizable rounds
Avalyn Pharma, AltPep, Viome Life Sciences and Parse Biosciences are among various Seattle startups that secured ample funding in 2023, despite tightening budgets, reduced venture

Seattle-based Neoleukin folded into New York biotech after merger
Neoleukin Therapeutics, a biotech company that spun out of the University of Washington in 2019, finalized its merger with Neurogene, a biotech firm based in
